CompletedNot Applicable

Dexmedetomidine Versus Fentanyl as an Adjuvant to Bupivacaine in Saddle Block

Egypt58 participantsStarted 2021-04-03

Plain-language summary

Dexmedetomidine is recommended over fentanyl as adjunctive medication to bupivacaine for saddle block spinal anesthesia in anal surgeries and procedures.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * both sexes * aged between 20 and 60 * classified as II \& ASA-I * scheduled for elective anal surgeries Exclusion Criteria: * subjects who refused to participate * uncontrolled hypertension * BMI \> 30 kg/m2 * heart failure (class IV or III) based on the New York Heart Association (NYHA) * uncorrected coagulopathy * any study's drug allergy * drug abuse * neuropathy * any spinal anesthesia contraindication (such as infection or a pelvic fracture)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

the duration until the first call for analgesia

Timeframe: 20 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06216197

SponsorZulekha Hospitals

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-04

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.